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Tires for towing and snow

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Harpo, Feb 23, 2019.

  1. Feb 23, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    Harpo

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    Can anyone recommend good tires for towing as well snow performance? I have 4 wheel drive.

    I think LT tires are more durable than LTX tires?

    On our Subarus, I have Michelin Defender M+S tires that give me adequate performance in the snow but also last a long time in summer driving conditions. They are available for my truck. I am confident they would do well in the snow. How about towing in the summer?

    Any other considerations?
     
  2. Feb 23, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    ifishinxs

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    I have the Kumho Crugen HT51. Its the "Other Defender." Rated slightly better and carries the snow flake symbol. The tire has been incredible on two different trucks. Great in the snow and rain. I tow at least once a week, year round up and down a mountain with a 3000 ft elevation change.
     
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    There are no all around tires, all terrains, m+s , or whatever that are worth a damn in the snow and ice....compared to real winter tires. Some LT tires are pinned for studs, or have special snow grooves like cooper M+S. They don’t have the winter soft rubber that makes a true winter tire perform so well. A lot of folks will say their tires perform in winter conditions, but they really don’t. They might be “good enough” for most folks, but that doesn’t mean they are a winter tire.

    Nokian Hakkapeliitta has an LT rated series.

    Beyond that, I’m sure you will get a lot of yoko, BFG, etc that have the snowflake symbol and some good reviews. But actually drive a hankoook Ipike or Nokian and there really won’t be any argument.
     
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    I like the Michelin Defenders as well. This will most likely be my next truck tire when my current Michelin tires wear out.

    As @salmonator stated, there is no replacement for a good snow tire. That being said, most people don’t want to run two sets of tires. I personally run two sets on our Subaru Crosstrek to help my wife in the snow and ice. I have Blizzacks on my RWD Lexus, but once these wear out, I will not replace them with snow tires again. I drive the truck 98.753% of the time when snow is on the ground anyway.

    This morning I drive 40 miles home in non-plowed roads and some pretty deep drifts. No issues at all. Only problem I had was once at home, digging out my garage door so I could pull in. @T-Rex266 was supposed to plow it with his ATV, but I assume he had to many Colorado wobble pops the evening before. :cheers: Would I run a snow tire on my truck? Yes, and I may have to for the road conditions in my area. We change the style of shoes we wear from winter and summer....something to think about.

    When we go to the condo in Breckinridge or Beaver Creek, we take the Subaru with the snow tires. Unmatched performance.
     
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